Product Number: 538AFS

Access Control, 16c (#18-3pr, #16-4c, #18-6c), Shielded, Banana Peel®, CMR

Access Control Cable, Riser-CMR, 3-18 AWG pairs, 4-16 AWG conductors, 4-18 AWG conductors, 2-18 AWG conductors, All conductors stranded bare copper with polypropylene insulation, Each cable has overall Beldfoil® shield and PVC jacket, Banana Peel® No overall jacket

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Specifications

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Suitable Applications

Access Control, Security System, Power Limited Controls

Patent

This product has one or more applicable patents. More information on patents can be found at https://www.belden.com/patents.

Conductor

Element Description Element No. of Elements Size Stranding Material
Card Reader Pair(s) 3 18 AWG 7x26 BC - Bare Copper
Door Contact Conductor(s) 2 18 AWG 7x26 BC - Bare Copper
REX/Spare Conductor(s) 4 18 AWG 7x26 BC - Bare Copper
Lock Power Conductor(s) 4 16 AWG 19x29 BC - Bare Copper

Insulation

Element Description Element Material Nom. Thickness Nom. Insulation Diameter Color Code
Card Reader Pair(s) PP - Polypropylene 0.0085 in (0.22 mm) 0.062 in (1.6 mm) Black & Red, White & Green, Brown & Orange
Door Contact Conductor(s) PP - Polypropylene 0.0085 in (0.22 mm) 0.062 in (1.6 mm) Black, Red
REX/Spare Conductor(s) PP - Polypropylene 0.0085 in (0.22 mm) 0.062 in (1.6 mm) Black, Red, White, Green
Lock Power Conductor(s) PP - Polypropylene 0.008 in (0.20 mm) 0.073 in (1.9 mm)

Inner Shield

Element Description Element Shield Type Material Coverage Drainwire Type
Card Reader Pair(s) Tape Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) 100% 24 AWG (7x32) TC
Door Contact Conductor(s) Tape Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) 100% 24 AWG (7x32) TC
REX/Spare Conductor(s) Tape Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) 100% 24 AWG (7x32) TC
Lock Power Conductor(s) Tape Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) 100% 24 AWG (7x32) TC

Inner Jacket

Element Description Element Material Nom. Thickness Nom. Diameter Ripcord Color
Card Reader Pair(s) PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride 0.020 in (0.51 mm) 0.272 in (6.91 mm) Yes Orange
Door Contact Conductor(s) PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride 0.020 in (0.51 mm) 0.162 in (4.11 mm) Yes White
REX/Spare Conductor(s) PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride 0.020 in (0.51 mm) 0.194 in (4.93 mm) Yes Blue
Lock Power Conductor(s) PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride 0.020 in (0.51 mm) 0.220 in (5.59 mm) Yes Gray

Outer Jacket

Nom. Diameter
0.516 in (13.1 mm)

Table Notes

Banana Peel®

Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal)

0.516 in (13.1 mm)

Electricals

Element Description Element Nom. Conductor DCR Nom. Inner Shield DCR Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Shield Max. Current
Card Reader Pair(s) 6.6 Ohm/1000ft 13.1 Ohm/1000ft (43.0 Ohm/km) 29 pF/ft (95 pF/m) 52.25 pF/ft (171.4 pF/m) 9.8 Amps per conductor @ 25°C
Door Contact Conductor(s) 6.6 Ohm/1000ft (22 Ohm/km) 16.7 Ohm/1000ft (54.8 Ohm/km) 52.5 pF/ft (172 pF/m) 94.5 pF/ft (310 pF/m) 14 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC
REX/Spare Conductor(s) 6.6 Ohm/1000ft (22 Ohm/km) 15.9 Ohm/1000ft (52.2 Ohm/km) 29 pF/ft (95 pF/m) 52.25 pF/ft (171.4 pF/m) 11.2 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC
Lock Power Conductor(s) 4 Ohm/1000ft (13 Ohm/km) 15.9 Ohm/1000ft (52.2 Ohm/km) 30.5 pF/ft (100 pF/m) 55 pF/ft (180 pF/m) 14.4 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC

Voltage

UL Voltage Rating
300 V

Temperature

UL Temperature Operating
75°C 0°C to +75°C

Bend Radius

Stationary Min. Installation Min.
5.16 in (131 mm) 5.16 in (131 mm)

Max. Pull Tension

428 lbs (194 kg)

Bulk Cable Weight

148 lbs/1000ft

Environmental Suitability

Indoor - Riser, Indoor

Sustainability

Product Lens™, Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Available

Flammability / Reaction to Fire

UL 1666 Riser, IEC 60332-1-2

CPR Compliance

CPR Euroclass: Eca

NEC / UL Compliance

Article 800, CMR

European Directive Compliance

EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)

UK Regulation Compliance

UKCA Mark

APAC Compliance

China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)

Plenum Number

638AFS

Notes

Cold environment installation: When installing cables that have been stored at ambient temperatures of 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Centigrade) or lower, Belden recommends conditioning of the cable for 12 hours at room temperature prior to individual cable leg separation.

Update and Revision

Revision Number: 0.517 Revision Date: 02-03-2025

Update and Revision

Revision Number: 0.517 Revision Date: 02-03-2025

Part Numbers

Item # Color Putup Type Length UPC Footnote
538AFS 0001000 Orange, White, Blue, Gray Reel 1,000 ft 612825161806 C

Resources

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Resources

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